Rumours and Stuff

[hineyrulz]

he couldn't even sort out his own hair ffs

He really needs a hair hat, we won’t win a thing until he sorts it out.

 

[Bazal]

He would have to play short stints, make a bunch of carries and then have a sit down. Much like Vave.

It could work, thanks to "defensive plodders" like Mannah/Alvaro.

 

[Stevie]

IF Hayne was to come, this is how I would see him fitting in.

1. Gutherson - VC
2. French
3. Jennings
4. Hayne
5. Auva’a
6. Norman
7. Moses
8. Mannah - C
9. King
10. Evans
11. Mau
12. Moeroa
13. Brown
14. Edwards
15. Scott
16. Alvaro
17. Matagi

All things being equal and healthy. Not sure I can find a spot for Terepo, Taka, Vave, Smith, Pritchard (s), Hoffman OR SheRex.

 

[El Diablo]

He really needs a hair hat, we won’t win a thing until he sorts it out.

or speak to Doug Bollinger

 

[hindy111]

It was tongue in cheek Josh but the impact comment wasn't it was more about Pou's leadership and experience comment, but for mine Fritchard would be a waste of money.

Frank the tank + Evans = Dominant force

 

[hindy111]

So I asked a pretty good contact about Hayne and he didn't know yet but he did say that Taka moving to the back row off the bench is happening.

As predicted by mr 85%

 

[hindy111]

So tweets from TCT twitter feed suggest, Tony Williams is coming/signed.

Tbh i like it.
Him Evan and Frank give size and all will play some first grade

 

[hindy111]

At the very least that means is French is starting fullback and they plan to use Gutho in the centres.

I can't see Taka playing at full strength

Or Auvau at centre.

Taka is perfect bench. Covers halves,backrow and centre. Basicaly bar hooker every position is covered with Taka and some small shuffling

 

[Bazal]

Or Auvau at centre.

Taka is perfect bench. Covers halves,backrow and centre. Basicaly bar hooker every position is covered with Taka and some small shuffling

I agree. But he's not playing over Edwards.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Edwards might start with Moeroa playing only in the middle, where he plays most of his minutes anyway.

 

[Bazal]

Edwards might start with Moeroa playing only in the middle, where he plays most of his minutes anyway.

Maybe. But he's more effective off the bench, plus there's plenty of competition for straight up middle spots already. You'd think Brown, Alvaro, Mannah, Evans and Scott are locked in barring injury.

 

[Stevie]

I think Edwards is a fantastic player to bring of the bench. His energy really makes him a handful.
I also think Matagi is much better off the bench for the same reason.
Fui was another player I loved coming off the bench.

 

[Eelementary]

Yep plenty to offer in a utility role. He might not get used every week, but him and Will Smith will plug lots of holes when the injuries hit.

I'm an unashamed Taka fan. Great team player, offers something different.

He's not perfect, but he's still a good First Grader.

 

[Eelementary]

Not much Avava love around here. I’d be happy with him in the centers, if not wing. Has some errors but enjoy his mongrel.

I like him a lot, but as a centre - he's a bit of a liability under the high ball.

But then, give him a full off-season of training as a winger, and he might do well.

 

[Eelementary]

The T-Rex has normally been an edge player / centre.

Obviously he needs a massive lift in form to even get close to be considered for an NRL start.

However does anyone think he has the capacity to play in the middle (based on his best form/skill set) instead of the edge?

Someone his size / attack would be a nice addition to our middle.

I think he'd be less of a defensive liability in the middle, closer to the ruck, than on the edges.

Honestly - not a bad signing, tbh.

He's definitely got the size we need, and given his recent form and fall from grace, he wouldn't be on too much in terms of salary.

I think he's another shrewd BA signing.

 

[Eelementary]

It could work, thanks to "defensive plodders" like Mannah/Alvaro.

With blokes like Williams and Vave in your side, players like Mannah and Alvaro are worth their weight in gold, imo.

Not to mention that they absorb the early impact, and make things easier for Kenny coming off the bench.

 

[Stevie]

The following is directly from the official NRL website.

NRL.com understands the Eels are open to welcoming him back – but only on their terms. Those terms are likely to be a take-it-or-leave-it $500,000 one-year deal that would mean Hayne would sacrifice at least half a million dollars if he chooses to walk out on the Titans to rejoin his old team.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Maybe. But he's more effective off the bench, plus there's plenty of competition for straight up middle spots already. You'd think Brown, Alvaro, Mannah, Evans and Scott are locked in barring injury.

There’s always injuries. Evans is currently unavailable to play. I’m sure more blokes will get hurt between now and round one.

 

[Bazal]

There’s always injuries. Evans is currently unavailable to play. I’m sure more blokes will get hurt between now and round one.

Well I did say I couldn't see Taka playing at full strength....injuries are the reason you have back ups.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Sure but I don’t think we will have a legit top 17. More like a top 13-15 with the other 2-4 spots filled on any given match day by blokes from the top 20 or so.

What I mean is maybe the 17 only applies to match day, and Arthur’s doesn’t intend to go into 2018 with a settled top 17.